Taking care of camera, dos and don'ts

Always use camera bag: It protects the camera from getting scratched very easily, and dust can accumulate all over its delicate parts. It keeps it safe from rathe in because many are waterproof on the outside. You can now take your camera into the field on a rainy day, as long as you remember to house it in a camera bag.

Use different equipment for LCD Screen and Camera Lens: Don’t even think about being cheap and taking the easy route by using glass-cleaning products like Windex on the lens of your camera! You’ll just destroy the lens’ anti-glare coating. You can use microfiber to get rid of fingerprints or unsightly smudges on your LCD screen.

Never Leave Your Batteries in Your Camera for Too Long: The battery might leave acid. Many camera batteries are now alkaline or lithium formats. If you keep your camera with the batteries inside of it in a moist area, then the batteries can get corrosive. Even if you spot some corrosion on your batteries, you can usually rectify this by carefully utilizing a pencil eraser to rub said corrosion away.

Turn Your Camera Off Prior to Doing Anything

Before you do anything to your camera, always keep in mind that it should be turned off first. No matter what it is swapping lenses, changing memory cards, or disconnecting or attaching cables your camera should be turned off.

Cold and Wet Weather Can Wreak Havoc on Your Camera Body

Take your camera out only in a waterproof bag. If the weather’s unusually cold, just wrap your camera in a plastic bag that has silica desiccant packets for the reduction of moisture. It’s also a smart idea to have a soft towel with you to wipe off any moisture, just in case it should get on your camera. If you’re on a budget, just wrap your camera in a plastic bag, leaving an opening for the lens. This is how you’ll shoot with it in the field. If you’re a pro, you should definitely invest in a camera sleeve instead!

Taking care of camera accessories

The lens of your camera is naturally fragile.

Use a Filter to Protect Your Camera Lens. In the worst-case scenario, if you happen to be clumsy and drop your camera, the UV filter will break first and keep the lens intact, thereby saving you a sizable repair bill. A misconception is that filters are simply made of glass, but that’s just not true. There are various sorts of filters out there.

Condensation Can Be Controlled

Keep the camera condensation in a cold place and, if you go out in humid weather, condensation will almost immediately attack your lens and viewfinder. During hot weather, closed plastic bags when transporting it between different temperatures! Just let the camera sit in the humid temperature for a while, until condensation disappears. If this still doesn’t get rid of all of it, you can utilize a soft cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture and marks left behind from the condensation.